Adolescents from a Minority Ethnic Background Who Adapt and Merge

question 55

Multiple Choice

Adolescents from a minority ethnic background who adapt and merge attitudes and customs from their ethnic culture and the majority culture are said to be

• A)bicultural.
• B)accommodating.
• C)assimilated.
• D)marginalized.

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